Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

Man of Medan was a really fun time.

This is the second game I've played in The Dark Pictures Anthology, and I have to say... I actually enjoyed this story more than House of Ashes. Don't get me wrong—both games are really good—but Man of Medan was just more my style.

The story gave me major Ghost Ship vibes, and if you've ever seen that movie, you'll probably understand exactly why I was hooked. Creepy abandoned ship? Strange paranormal events? A mystery that slowly unravels as you explore? Sign me up.

Like the other Supermassive Games titles, Man of Medan focuses heavily on player choice. Every decision you make has consequences, and the story changes depending on who lives, who dies, and the choices you make along the way. It's one of my favorite mechanics because it makes every decision feel important, even if you're completely panicking while trying to make it.

I wouldn't put the story on the same level as Until Dawn. For me, Until Dawn is still the gold standard when it comes to these cinematic choice-based horror games. But that doesn't take anything away from Man of Medan. The story kept me invested the whole way through, and I genuinely enjoyed seeing all of the twists and trying to figure out what was really going on.

The atmosphere was solid, the characters were interesting, and just like the other games in the series, I found myself constantly debating every decision before committing to it... usually while my chat was yelling at me that I was making the wrong choice.

And here's the part I'm most proud of...

I only got one person killed this time!

Considering my first experience with these games (Until Dawn) ended with me accidentally wiping out almost everybody, I'd say that's some serious progress. Apparently, I'm slowly getting better at keeping people alive.

Overall, I had a great time with Man of Medan. If you enjoy story-driven horror games where your choices actually matter, this is absolutely worth playing. It may not quite reach the heights of Until Dawn, but it's still a very entertaining adventure with a setting that horror fans—especially anyone who loves haunted ship stories—will have a blast exploring.